NEXT WEEK:
Monday-Thursday: Regular class schedule
Friday, Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve – 9 am class only
Saturday, Jan 1.-Closed
******************************************************************************************************************** We have the first update from Manton! Manton maxed out his PST (Physical Standards Test) on his first try, and he is the first recruit ever sent by his recruiter to max out his PST.

The note Manton included in his letter said:

“Lots of fun. Sickness getting better each day. Shoes suck, can’t wait for the boots. RDC’s (drill instructors) are good. 100+ SEAL candidates and a few divers in my division. Love, Manton.
Also, it’s scary how many people are struggling to address their envelope.”

Manton can receive letters (no care packages). If you would like to drop Manton a note, we will leave a box and plain white paper in the CF7 entry way. Leave your note in the box, and we’ll mail them to Manton, from his friends at CF7!

What is your previous sports/fitness background?
None, I was eating mangoes and lying on the grass during PE all my life.

What is your favorite CrossFit WOD?
Metcons

Least Favorite?
Anything with jump ropes, I suck at it.

Your Fran time?
6:30 scaled with band and bar only… It was about my 3rd week in CF

What athlete (CrossFit or otherwise) do you admire most and why?
The ppl at CF7. They challenge each other, are very supportive and I love it when they correct my form or give me some tips… it’s probably my favorite part.

What do you hope to accomplish by doing CrossFit?
Look like a VS model… Nah! Be healthy and challenged physically

Do you train for a specific purpose (ie, another sport)?
Health

What are your CrossFit goals?
RX wods

Do you paleo or zone?
Zone on the week, I cheat on weekends. I chose zone because it required the least modifications on how I ate, so I figured it was more likely I’d stick with it.
Would you rather do 100 burpees, 100 pullups or 100 squats?
Burpees, I’d like to be able to do pullups.

What do you do when you are not at CrossFit?
Engineer

Lifting shoes of Vibram five fingers?
Maybe lifting next year? I barely just upgraded my high school tennis shoes

What is on your favorite CrossFit t-shirt?
None, 6 months asking for one and… I leave CF7 shirtless!!!

What do you do for warmup?
Ryan’s warm ups

What do you do for recovery? How often do you take rest days?
I rest whenever work doesn’t let me come to the wods.

What is the best piece of advice you’d give a new CrossFitter?
Challenge yourself without jeopardizing your health by pushing too far.

What CrossFit certs have you been to or hope to go to?
Haven’t thought about it

If you could have dinner with three CrossFit all-stars, who would it be?
No idea…

I have had the opportunity to see and work with this organization. A brief summary about what’s on that site is that they provide food and medical services to kids in exchange for their daily commitment to education. Their goal is to eliminate all the reasons why kids don’t finish their education.

I’d encourage donations or purchases of hand made products by the kids’ moms :). Let me know if I can answer more questions!

It was great being in CF7! I am moving to Dallas for the next 6 months for work, thanks for having me.

This will lead you to a page where you can sign up under the team “Crossfit Seven”

This is a great opportunity for us to show the Fort Worth community how CF can prepare you for any sport, including half marathons. I plan on posting this several times since postings can go unseen. (Mackey I hope you read this post)